The Ultimate List Of First Aid Kit Supplies

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I was in the backyard when my husband ran out and yelled that we need to take her to the hospital.

I was frantic.

I saw my 6-year-old daughter lying on the floor, face and body parts covered with blood and bruises, screaming.

I was absolutely terrified.

20 minutes later we found ourselves in the ER, waiting to figure out the damage and to finally ease her pain.

She fell off a scooter in the front yard and I was not there to protect her.

My baby. My beautiful little girl. It was heartbreaking to see her like that.

I was weak.

But I knew I had to keep it together.

For her…

I had to be just a little bit stronger than she was at the moment, so I can kiss away the boo-boos and tell her that everything was going to be alright.

Because that is what mamas do.

I know that you want to do the same for your child and want to be prepared for emergencies, falls, pain, scrapes, and burns or whatever he may go through.

And while you can never truly prepare for the emotional pain and fear of a true emergency situation, you can prepare first aid kit supplies to help take care of minor wounds and small emergencies.

The best first aid kit supplies also include solutions for everyday problems, like colds, UV ray exposure, chafed skin and so on.

Every mama should have a box filled with first aid kit supplies ready to go.

This medical kit will grow with your child so it lists items you may not necessarily use with your newborn right away. Alternatively, you can always make a baby first aid kit and then update as you need.

As my daughter’s accident hit our family hard, we have become a little more cautious and preventative. I sure wish I could put protecting bubble wrap among my first aid kit supplies!

But life will happen and you will not be able to protect them from everything. Take care of what you have control over. In this article, you will find just that.

The Ultimate List Of First Aid Kit Supplies

Initially, you will only be able to useTylenol with your infant, until about 6 months of age. After that,Motrin is also allowed, and many moms find that it helps with the teething pain a lot more. When your baby is really sick, you will alternate the two.

It is super important to notice that Infant Tylenol and Children’s Tylenol have the same ingredients exactly, except the baby version comes with a syringe.

However, Infant Motrin and Children’s Motrin ingredients and strength are NOT the same, so make sure you buy the right kind.

Always read labels carefully about how often you can give medicine. If your pediatrician didn’t already give you one, use this handy chart to determine dosage.

Note, that the best way to decide how much medicine to give is by going with baby’s weight, not age. There can be huge variations in weight in babies of the same age.

This homeopathic medicine will temporarily reduce pain associated with teething. These type of liquids don’t always work a miracle though, so you will have to try it to see what your experience is. Tylenol or Motrin can also be given, sparingly, especially at night and at nap times.

My hands-down favorite product for tummy trouble is Gerber Soothe! It can be given every day to prevent problems and help digestion.

The active ingredient is a powerful probiotic that works by establishing healthy gut flora and it’s the only clinically prover probiotic to actually work.

And work it does.

Gerber Soothe can also be used for older children when they take antibiotics, have diarrhea or upset stomach. Do yourself a favor and don’t try to live without it!

Infant Mylicon Drops also soothe tummy aches, but this product works a little differently than the Gerber Soothe: it is primarily for pain due to gas.

The active ingredient is simethicone, which will dissolve any tiny air bubbles in your baby’s tummy. You can expect it to work in a few minutes, just hold the baby upright and burp him until you see (hear) the results.

When your baby has a cold, a saline nose sprayis what the pediatrician will recommend. The spray moisturizes dry and swollen tissues in the nose, soothing a baby when she has a cold. While it won’t work a total miracle, it will ease the symptoms.

Of course, you can’t forget about these old pals, Qtips, and cotton balls. This cutestorage boxwill keep them organized and at hand if you’d rather keep them on your changing table. Otherwise, I recommend keeping them in a ziplock bag inside your emergency kit.

I like using a natural alternative, like Zarbee’s Soothing Rubwhen my itty bitty gets a cold or a cough. When they are very young, I put it on their backs and bottoms of their feet only, not on their chest, just in case their hands get into it.

Vitamin D Drops are essential for your newborn if you breastfeed because that’s the one vitamin human milk tends to be low in. The Carlson D Drops have enough in the bottle to last for the entire first year.

Vaseline is another well-known name, but I like using Alba’s UnPetroleum Jelly because of its more natural ingredients. This tube will get plenty of use if your baby was circumcised or to protect chafed skin and wounds.

Before you click away, please, hear me out! Those nasal aspirators you get at the hospital are not going to be much use when your baby gets a stuffy nose. You will not be able to stand to listen to that poor little one gasping for air and naturally, you will want to help.

Instant cold packs are handy for a sports injury or if your kids chased each other around the house and one of them ended up head-butting the table. If you have a car first aid kit too, have a few of these inside.

And there you have it: the 26 must-have items to include in your child’s first aid kit supplies!

As for my little girl, she ended up at a burn center with severe road rash and went through surgery and skin grafting. 8 weeks after her accident, all that remains are some scars that we have to lather up with sunscreen every day.

They tell us her face will look like it has never happened, and from the look of it, I believe they are right. I was worried she would be traumatized, but due to the intense shock she experienced, she doesn’t remember anything.

I am beyond thankful.

Was there an item on the list that was new to you? What else would you add?